Exploring Chapter 20 of Where the Red Fern Grows

How did Mama feel about leaving the Ozarks?

• She was very sad.

• She was the happiest one of all.

• She was indifferent.

• She was angry.

What did Billy find growing between the graves of his dogs?

• A sycamore tree

• A mountain daisy

• A wild bush

• A red fern

According to the legend, who can plant the seeds of a red fern?

• A bird

• An angel

• A child

• A farmer

What was Mama's reaction upon seeing the red fern?

• She was scared.

• She gasped and covered her mouth.

• She was indifferent.

• She started crying.

What did Papa suggest the red fern might symbolize?

• A sign of bad luck

• A sign of good weather

• A message from God

• A random occurrence

What did Billy say to his dogs as he said goodbye?

• I don't miss you.

• I'll come back soon.

• I wish you were here.

• I'll never forget you.

What did Billy notice about the house as they left?

• It was full of people.

• It looked sad and lonely.

• It was on fire.

• It was being renovated.

What did Billy's little sister realize they had forgotten?

• Their clothes

• Their cat, Sammy

• Their toys

• Their dog

What does Billy dream of doing if he returns to the Ozarks?

• Starting a farm

• Building a new house

• Meeting new people

• Finding a souvenir

What does Billy believe about the red fern at the end of the chapter?

• It has withered away.

• It is still there, hiding a secret.

• It was never real.

• It was planted by his father.